Editor Dan Hoyt (who is also married to author Sarah Hoyt, which is impressive for both of them. I couldn't imagine living with my editor...) points out how print publishers have changed their modus operandi and correlates how it's now longer authors and publishers working together but publishers versus authors for that extra dime. Here's … Continue reading Dan Hoyt Blogs Back
Burn A Bridge Much?
We're all guilty of venting off some steam every once in a while (especially when, say, you're book is almost two years overdue and publisher still hasn't put it out yet) and get frustrated with the system, but you have to work it to make it work for you. And part of that is to not burn your matchbox and dry twig bridge.
Vampire$
But the fact that a man can write only two novels and both have such a profound impact on society says something.
The Grimnoir Chronicles
Larry Correia is currently posting snippets of his upcoming book "The Grimnoir Chronicles Hard Magic" over at his website. Get on over there and read some free chapters a year before the book is scheduled to release. Trust me, it's a great read. It's hooked me. http://larrycorreia.wordpress.com/2010/04/07/7-days-of-grimnoir-sample-chapters-from-the-grimnoir-chronicles-hard-magic/
It Lives!
This has been your public service announcement, brought to you by the folk who brought you that guy from that one movie that you absolutely thought was almost as good as last summer's favorite song.
Collabortions
I was asked the other day by some high school students who wanted to be writers about how to go about securing collaborations. I had no clue, since I agreed to do a collab with Travis S. Taylor after we got into a huge verbal brawl about who is better, the Tennessee Titans or the Indianapolis Colts (the Colts, of course). I would recommend not fighting with any author you may want to write with. Not all of them have a good sense of humor.
What’s On Your Bookshelf?
There's a few books on my wishlist this summer that I can't wait to get. Normally, I tend to find an author that I really enjoy and stick with them religiously until either 1) They start to suck, or 2) I realize that they already sucked and I'm just slow, or 3) Author (or publisher) discontinues the series. And trust me kids, you really have to suck to earn your way to my donation bin. I can easily count just how few books have made it to the recycle bin over the past ten years. Oddly enough, they're all by the same guy...
First Amendment
This isn't going to be a helpful blog today. Well, other than a quick writing update that is. So if you're here looking for publishing and writing tips, you might want to skip this blog post today. Over at the Mad Genius Club, they have some interesting conversations going on about publishing and the creative process.
Oops…
I'm in the midst of stage managing a theatrical production right now ("The Dearly Undeparted"), so there won't be any updates for the next week. I'll get something up in the next week or two, promise.
The Hook Is Loose
Chris McMahon is a friend of mine and his post today about "Hooking the Reader" is very informative for aspiring writers. Go on and take a look.
Dat Wascawy Copee Editoh
Your best friend in publishing, next to your agent (should you have one), is not the publisher. Nor is it the guy who stands at the counter and is buying your book. It's not your mom, nor that one fan who follows you around to EVERY con you might attend. Egads, right?
More Thoughts On Marketing
It was only later, while munching on chocolate covered raisins that I realized I had made a tactical and costly error.
In Character and Color
I found myself lying in bed yesterday, in more pain than I could possibly ever have imagined, being told by the various nurses that what I was going through was the closest thing to child birth that a man could experience. I was medicated, so maybe my next train of thought was a bit... off, but I was wondering: is personal experience a better way to understand your character's state of mind?
World Building, Take Two
The irreplaceable Sarah A. Hoyt is blogging over at R. F. Long's site today about the MUST BE OBEYED rules of world building. Hop on over and take a look. World Building!
Save(d) the Dragons!
I've spent so much time on here the past few weeks giving advice that I haven't really gotten any writing done, none since I finished up the edits for Corruptor. It's not that I haven't been writing per se, it's just that it hasn't been my usual "OHGODTHISBOOKISFREAKINGKILLINGME" sort of pacing. It's just been... meandering … Continue reading Save(d) the Dragons!
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